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Real estate companies dip as stock market tallies worst day in 2 years

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Real estate stocks fell on Wall Street, too — though even before the carnage they were already hovering near all-time lows. Continue reading →

Housing inflation isn’t slowing yet. And it may prove tough to tame

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The slowing housing market has yet to significantly reduce costs for most Americans. But economists believe more rate hikes may be on the way. Continue reading →

No retailer captured the dream of ‘home’ quite like Bed Bath & Beyond

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The home goods retailer was not only a store that had everything a person might want for a home, but it symbolized the very American dream of homeownership. Today it’s fighting for survival. Continue reading →

Banks reclaim more properties in August as foreclosures tick upward

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Foreclosure notices have been on the rise in the past year, but actual bank repossessions remain scarce. That may be starting to change. Continue reading →

Tables turn as market conditions begin to favor buyers, survey says

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Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey suffered its sixth-straight month of declines — and the lowest reading in a decade — as market conditions pushed buyers and sellers to the sidelines. Continue reading →

Against the odds, some buyers are returning to newly built homes

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Homebuilders are reporting shorter construction timelines and fewer supply-chain issues as they deal with a drop in demand for new houses, according to a survey of homebuilders by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Continue reading →

Mortgage demand flattens as rates make another run toward 6%

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There’s no sign of a rebound in purchase applications, but August data showing a strong job market “should support housing demand,” an MBA economist says. Continue reading →

Big lenders get a head start, adopt $715,000 conforming loan limit

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Moves by Rocket and United Wholesale Mortgage could help borrowers get better rates and make smaller down payments when taking out loans that were previously classified as jumbo. Continue reading →

US home equity has reached new heights. What happens next?

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Gains in household real estate equity have far outpaced growth in U.S. mortgage debt, according to new numbers from the Federal Reserve board. Continue reading →